DrunkLeen
Zen Browser was not just another browser switch for me; it was an attempt to create a calmer, more focused, and less distracting environment in a web increasingly designed to compete for our attention.
In this post, we examine the growing divide between Microsoft’s increasingly restrictive Windows ecosystem and Valve’s open, user-focused approach with Linux and SteamOS. We explain how Windows is turning core tools into monetized, cloud-dependent products, while Valve invests in open technologies that give users freedom and control. We highlight how Linux is rising not just because it’s improving, but because the alternatives are becoming more limiting. Ultimately, the post frames the future of the desktop as a choice between control and freedom.
In this post, I explain why I decided to degooglize my life. Because I care about my privacy and want real ownership of my data, I gradually replaced Google services with my own self-hosted tools like Nextcloud, Vaultwarden, and MailWizz, all running on a Raspberry Pi 5. The process was time-consuming and not always as convenient as Google, but now I feel much more in control and far more independent. I also encourage anyone who wants to do the same to start small and take it step by step.